What Southeast Lineman Training Center does

Southeast Lineman Training Center (SLTC) is a private, for-profit workforce training institution headquartered at 9481 Hwy 11, Trenton, Georgia, that has operated continuously since its founding in 1999. The company provides specialized hands-on training programs and certifications for the electrical utility and telecommunications lineworker trades, serving utility companies, telecommunications providers, contractors, and supporting industry professionals (engineers, sales representatives, safety specialists, manufacturers). Its customer base spans companies worldwide, with named engagements including Osmose Utility Services, Vermont Telephone, and Florida Keys Electric CoOp.

SLTC operates more than 100 acres of purpose-built, controlled training environments at its Trenton campus, including a Timpson Unit capable of energizing portions of the yard to 7.2 kV for realistic live-line simulation with minimal arc-flash risk. Its portfolio spans roughly 40+ programs across five categories: certifications/qualifications (NCCER Crane, OSHA 10/30-Hour, OSHA ET&D 10/20-Hour, FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot, DOT Flagging, First Aid/CPR), theory (basic electricity, transformers, rigging), apprenticeships (DOL-approved 3-year Electrical and Communications Lineworker programs), skills (pole climbing, gloving, hot sticks, URD construction, bucket truck, digger derrick, fiber splicing), and safety (substation hazard awareness, confined space rescue, tower rescue, LOTO, hurtman rescue). Beyond the campus, the company delivers select programs on-site at customer locations globally and offers customized curriculum development for enterprises with non-standard requirements, plus an Apprentice Training Development service for companies building or auditing their own apprenticeship programs.

SLTC's revenue model is fee-for-service professional training: course fees, certification fees, and apprenticeship program management fees are generated through short courses (1–5 days), multi-week certifications (e.g., the 3-week Advanced Fiber Splicing program), and 3-year apprenticeship engagements. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are provided on request. Go-to-market is B2B enterprise field sales, combining a content-led website (lineworker.com), client testimonials, email/newsletter, and direct inquiry/contact forms, with delivery through two channels — on-campus at Trenton, GA and on-site at customer locations. The company operates with 11–50 employees, is independently owned, and has no documented institutional investment, acquisitions, or partnership activity.

Name

Southeast Lineman Training Center

Legal name

Southeast Lineman Training Center

Website

https://sltcglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Southeast Lineman Training Center (SLTC) is a private, Trenton, Georgia–based workforce training institution providing hands-on certifications and DOL-approved apprenticeships for utility companies, telecommunications providers, and contractors across a 100+ acre campus and via on-site delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Utility Workforce Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Credentialing, Certification Prep & Exam Training (BPACANAJ)

Keywords

• Lineman training
• Utility workforce training
• Electrical certification programs
• Lineworker apprenticeship
• Live line training

Headquarters

HQ city

Trenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Advanced Industry Training Programs: Fee-for-service training programs delivered on-campus or on-site at customer locations. Programs include short courses (1-5 days), multi-week certifications (3-week Advanced Fiber Splicing), and DOL-approved 3-year apprenticeship programs. Revenue is generated through course fees, certification fees, and apprenticeship program management fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Southeast Lineman Training Center (SLTC) is a specialized workforce training institution that delivers industry-focused training programs for the electrical utility and telecommunications industries. The company offers 40+ programs including NCCER and OSHA certifications, DOL-approved 3-year apprenticeships, live-line training via its proprietary Timpson Unit at 7.2 kV, fiber optic splicing, crane operation, and pole climbing. Training is delivered both on-campus at a 100+ acre facility in Trenton, GA and on-site at customer locations worldwide, with customized curriculum development available for corporate clients.

Product overview

Southeast Lineman Training Center (SLTC) is a specialized workforce training institution offering industry-focused training programs for the electrical utility and communications industries. The organization operates over 100 acres of controlled training environments and provides courses both on its campus in Trenton, GA and on-site at customer locations. The portfolio includes certification programs (NCCER Crane Certification, OSHA certifications, FAA Part 107 Drone License preparation), DOL-approved apprenticeship programs (Electrical and Communications Lineworker), specialized skills training (pole climbing, gloving, live line work with the Timpson Unit, URD construction), theory courses (basic electricity, transformers, rigging), and customized curriculum development. Training offerings are organized into categories: Certifications/Qualifications, Theory, Apprenticeships, Skills, and Safety programs. The Advanced Fiber Splicing course (3 weeks) and sUAS Drone Pilot Training (5 days, FAA Part 107 prep) represent flagship certification offerings, while the Electrical and Communications Lineworker Apprenticeships are DOL-approved 3-year programs combining classroom and field training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advanced Fiber Splicing A 3-week hands-on certification program that takes students from foundational splicing and testing to advanced activation, restoration, and OSP network design, preparing graduates for Day 1 field contribution. Delivered to telecom companies and contractors.
• Live Line Training High-voltage training using the Timpson Unit that energizes portions of the training yard to 7.2 kV with minimal current draw, simulating energized conductors with minimal arc-flash risk. Includes instructor feedback via siren and flashing lights for improper techniques. For utility lineworkers.
• NCCER Crane Certification Training in safe crane operation including load chart use and required rigging principles. Certification requires completion of both written assessment and practical performance exam. For utility and construction crews.
• OSHA Training OSHA certifications and safety consultations including Safety Consultations, OSHA ET&D 10-Hour and 20-Hour, OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour, and proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. For utility and contractor safety compliance.
• sUAS Drone Pilot Training A 5-day course designed to prepare employees for the FAA Part 107 Drone License, covering airspace rules, weather, flight operations, and inspection techniques for utility industry applications.
• Electrical Lineworker Apprenticeship DOL-approved 3-year apprenticeship program combining classroom learning and real-world field training to prepare the next generation of lineworkers, with provided structure, curriculum, and instruction.
• Communications Lineworker Apprenticeship DOL-approved apprenticeship program for communications lineworker training, providing structured curriculum and instruction combined with field training.
• Customized Training Tailored curriculum development services that work with businesses to create customized training programs specific to their workforce needs when pre-built programs don't meet requirements.
• Intro to Linework for Industry Professionals Hands-on course providing an overview of the electric utility industry for engineers, sales representatives, safety specialists, and manufacturers, covering electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and safe work practices.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Northwest Lineman College: Multi-campus lineworker training school (Idaho, California, Florida, others) offering DOL-recognized apprenticeship and certification programs. The most direct competitor to SLTC, with a larger multi-site footprint and similarly specialized live-line and apprenticeship infrastructure.
• Electrical Training Alliance (formerly NJATC): Joint IBEW-NECA apprenticeship program that delivers Inside Wireman and lineman training through local JATCs nationwide. Directly competes with SLTC's DOL-approved apprenticeship programs for utility-sponsored lineworker candidates.
• Hot Stick Training: Provider of live-line and hot stick training for utility lineworkers, focusing on high-voltage procedures and OSHA-aligned safety. Comparable offer to SLTC's Live Line Training and Gloving/Hot Sticks courses, serving similar utility and contractor customers.
• T&D Power Skills: Specialized training provider for electrical transmission and distribution lineworkers, delivering hands-on courses for utilities and contractors. Closely comparable business model (B2B utility training) and overlapping curriculum with SLTC's skills and safety programs.

Broad incumbents

• Davey Tree Expert Company (Utility Services Training): Large utility services contractor with internal training programs for line clearance and lineworker crews. Comparable end-customer base and training content, but training is a means to support a broader vegetation management and utility services business rather than a standalone school.
• Quanta Services (Utility Training Services): Major utility construction services firm that acquired Northwest Lineman College and operates large-scale training for lineworkers. Set the consolidation benchmark in the lineworker training category and represents both a potential acquirer and competitive threat to SLTC.

Others

• National Safety Council: National safety organization offering OSHA-aligned training, First Aid/CPR, and safety consulting. Overlaps with SLTC's OSHA, First Aid/CPR, and safety consulting offerings; relevant as a referral source and indirect competitor for safety-only training dollars.

Regional players

• Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX): Public-sector training provider offering electrical, power, and safety programs alongside its larger public safety portfolio. Competes for OSHA and safety training budgets with utility customers, particularly in the South-Central U.S.

Emerging players

• Reliable Safety Training: Provider of OSHA, fall protection, and electrical safety training for construction and utility workers. Competes with SLTC primarily on the OSHA/safety certification side of the curriculum rather than full apprenticeship.
• Lineman Central: Online job board and content platform for lineworkers, with growing connections to training programs and employers. Less direct overlap, but serves the same lineworker labor market and increasingly connects candidates with apprenticeship providers like SLTC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sltc99
• Facebookfacebook.com/SLTC99
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southeast-lineman-training-center

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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